Join us to celebrate Himalaya Day 2024

May 29th, Himalaya Day, is a special day in the Australian Himalayan Foundation's history and heritage, as it commemorates the day in 1953 on which Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay achieved the first ascent of Mt. Everest.

We invite you to join us in celebrating our shared love for the Himalaya and the humanitarian work that Sir Ed inspired.

AHF Events

Spend a spectacular night with AHF Directors, Ambassadors and special guests, immersed in the Himalaya with delicious Indian and Nepalese cuisine, fantastic raffle prizes, Himalayan trivia and inspiring speakers.

Melbourne Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Thurs, May 23rd at 6:30pm
Location | Nepal Dining Room (Malvern East)
Tickets | $75

Speakers include AHF CEO Andrew Judge and AHF Ambassador & Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson, George Hillary. The event will be MC’ed by AHF Founding Director Simon Balderstone.

Sydney Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Tues, May 28th at 6:30pm
Location | Don't Tell Aunty (Surry Hills)
Tickets | $105

Speakers include AHF CEO Andrew Judge, AHF Founding Director Garry Weare & AHF Ambassador Richard I'Anson. The event will be MC’ed by AHF Ambassador & mountaineer Joe Bonington.

Canberra Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Wed, May 29th at 6:30pm
Location | 7 by the Lake
Tickets | $75

Speakers include AHF Ambassador and mountaineer Andrew Lock and AHF Director & Paralympian Heath Francis. The event will be MC’ed by mountaineer Zac Zaharias.

Hobart Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Thurs, May 30th at 6:30pm
Location | The Chowk Nepalese Pub
Tickets | $60

Speakers include AHF CEO Andrew Judge and AHF long term supporter Roger O'Meagher - hear about their recent visits to West Nepal.

Community Dinners

Join local AHF supporters for a delicious Himalayan banquet. Make new connections and swap stories from the Himalaya!

Brisbane Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Tues, May 28th at 6:30pm
Location | Kathmandu Newa Chhe'n
Tickets | $35

Perth Himalaya Day

Date & Time | Thurs, May 30 at 6:30pm
Location | Royal India Restaurant
Tickets | $50

Your impact

All donations and funds raised from Himalaya Day events go towards funding our continued work with communities in the Himalaya through our environmental, education and health programs.

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Photo credit: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, by Alf Gregory